Landscape Maintenance Person

3 days ago

Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada City of Williams Lake Full time
City of Williams LakeLandscape Maintenance Person


Seasonal – Full Time
Competition 24-21

Williams Lake offers a unique combination of breathtaking natural scenery and urban living.

A regional centre with all major amenities and an affordable range of residential opportunities from modern subdivisions and townhouses to large rural properties, Williams Lake is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Williams Lake has year-round opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, the Cariboo offers snowmobiling opportunities and excellent cross-country ski trails, as well as snowshoeing and ice fishing. We are also a short drive to excellent downhill ski hills. Williams Lake truly is the Shangri-La of mountain biking, boasting the largest bike park in British Columbia's interior. The lake city is a great base for hiking, camping, four-wheeling, waterskiing, swimming, and sport fishing as well. Explore our many trails and take advantage of our beautiful parks, including the Nature Center, trails and walking bridge at Scout Island. Our indoor recreation facilities are top-notch, and recent upgrades to the Cariboo Memorial Recreational Complex include a water slide and training lanes, as well as a lazy river and beautiful fitness centre, in addition to two ice rinks.

Williams Lake's downtown core offers a wide variety of shopping, dining and service opportunities. We have vibrant arts community, music scene and theatre company, and are proud to host a variety of arts and culture activities throughout the year.

From the world-famous Williams Lake Stampede to weekly summer concerts and farmers markets to an impressive variety of recreation opportunities, Williams Lake offers excitement, relaxation, and a strong sense of community and belonging. We hope you will join us

POSITION DETAILS:
TITLE: Landscape Maintenance Person
DEPARTMENT: Municipal Services
CURRENT RATE OF PAY: $38.07 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits
HOURS OF WORK: Seasonal Employment – Approximately March to November each year (1440 hours), 40 hours per week, shift work and overtime as required including evenings/weekends.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs skilled gardening work of a relatively complex nature, under the general supervision of the Parks Foreman. Work involves the culture of natural and ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and hedges; care, repair, fertilization and mowing of turf; application of herbicides and pesticides to control weeds, disease, and insect infestation in City parks, boulevards and Cemetery, and on other City properties; and the provision of supervision to labourers and others assigned to maintenance/gardening horticulture activities.

SUPERVISION:
The incumbent is responsible to the Director of Municipal Services under the direction of the Parks Foreman and/or designate.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shall be responsible for all aspects of park clean up and maintenance.Shall assist the parks foreman in the daily operation of the Parks Division.Shall be responsible for picking up from and at the job site, materials, supplies and equipment as required.Shall be knowledgeable in all aspects of parks related equipment and operating and maintenance of same.Shall perform specific duties to include grass cutting, seeding, pruning, planting of flower beds, shrubs, etc. as required.Shall exercise care to ensure safety of others and equipment at all times.Shall be knowledgeable in all aspects of safety regulations in effect.Shall be capable of understanding, report verbally, by written report in English, and accepting and comprehending verbal instruction.Shall have the desire and initiative to undertake additional training in the correct operation of equipment as well as upgrading of skills and abilities.Sets out plants, applies fertilizers and compost to flower beds and digs or cultivates as required. Carries out turf and landscape cleanup and lawn care; turf repairs, aerating fields and parks, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, top dressing and mowing as required. Prunes and plants trees and shrubs in City parks, boulevards and Cemetery; applies tree dressing where necessary.Sprays or dusts trees, shrubs, lawns and plant life in all City parks, boulevards and Cemetery with herbicides and pesticides using tractor drawn spray equipment or portable backpack units.Controls rodents, insects, nests, etc. as required.Works on landscape developments and renovations of sports fields, parks and boulevards.Provides supervision to labourers assigned to assist with gardening activities as required.Drives City vehicles to and from job site as required, and operates equipment related to parks maintenance and landscape operations as required including tractors and attachments, riding mowers, loaders, etc.Answers questions and inquiries from the public regarding gardening and pest control practices.Undertakes maintenance of indoor plants in City buildings as directed.Reports horticultural and parks related deficiencies to supervisor.Other duties as may be assigned to assist with the City's day to day operations.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Considerable knowledge of horticultural activities, including pruning techniques.Certified knowledge and experience in the use of spraying equipment and the application of herbicides and pesticides.Considerable experience in the use of garden tools and must be proficient and safely operate the following equipment within the Parks Division:tractors/implementsmowerslight truckswater truckloaders and attachments including front end of backhoe, andother horticultural related equipment.Considerable knowledge and experience in interpreting blueprints and following planting instructions.Skill in horticulture practices of landscaping, gardening, tree care, etc.Ability to exercise courtesy and tact in the exchange of routine information with other City employees and the public.Ability to exercise verbal and written instructions read and understands blueprints and sketch plan details.Computer and word processing experience including proficiency with Microsoft Office softwareMinimum five (5) years in municipal park work or equivalent with references.Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent. Must have training, experience and certification in the safe application of pesticides and herbicides.Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or technical training course in horticulture.B.C. Driver's Licence - Class 5 with Air Endorsement.Pesticide applicator's certificateDiploma or certificate of horticultural training from a recognized institution
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, copies of applicable certifications, and letters of reference no later than 4:00 pm, July 5, 2024 to the attention of Ashley Williston, Director of Human Resources, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3 - Fax , or email

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, thank you.

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